As a destination, India is known for its crowds, especially at popular tourist places flocked by both international and domestic visitors. But, to cater to the new-normal traveller, a country as vast as India must have alternatives, isn’t it? This is what experts say… Jatinder S Taneja, Vice Chairman, PATA …
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They provide an intrinsic flavour to a destination’s local experience. But, the pandemic has rendered these daily wage earners without any means of support. Three experts share their views on the subject, while speaking about how they are playing a part in helping these artists survive during the ongoing pandemic. …
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‘My first international travel after months of being locked down was like a breath of fresh air, and it was as safely conducted by all stakeholders involved as was humanly possible,’ says Mehernosh Colombowalla, Director of Mumbai-based Beyond Borders Travel Management Company. The world is slowly opening up in stages, …
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Thomas Cook India has a solid proposition for the travel trade in the form of new and innovative product offerings designed especially for these current times by their experts. Some exclusive products include Ramayana Trails, Krishna Trails, Hidden Gems of India, exclusive experiential holidays and air-inclusive deals. Hazel Jain More …
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In COVID times, a travel insurance can be the hero when it comes to a destination’s appeal. It is widely believed that it’s a good idea for countries to offer insurance to travellers visiting them, and India should also take note of similar strategies when starting promotions in the international …
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On the to-do list for companies right now should be to focus on what needs immediate attention and ensure that they survive when they come out on the other side of the tunnel, says Deep Kalra, Founder and Group Executive Chairman, MakeMyTrip. Hazel Jain Our earnings call for April-May-June 2020 …
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The travel & tourism industry has been surviving on credit for ages. However, the pandemic shook the sector and the way of doing business so much that the cash-strapped industry is now re-looking at its credit policies. Is this a long-term solution that is here to stay, or a short-term …
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GRNConnect has won the prestigious TRAVTALK -WTM World Travel Leaders Award for having a positive impact on the tourism and hospitality industry in India. Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRNConnect, shares details about the company’s future readiness during such unprecedented times. Nisha Verma GRNConnect bagged the TRAVTALK – WTM World Travel …
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Providing detailed insights and statistics, Jason Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Agency Sales, Travelport, helps us understand what the recovery trend looks like, adding his perspective on reconnecting the world via technology. Manas Dwivedi “We will have to adopt,” asserted Jason Clarke, adding, “We all want this industry to prosper and …
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This pandemic has been a litmus test for the travel industry which has shown that innovation and enterprise can go a long way in surviving a catastrophe. From airlines and hotel chains to governments, the need to survive has given birth to remarkable ideas that many can learn from. Hazel …
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